Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Bran flakes: 1 cup (50g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon (2.5g)
- Salt: ½ teaspoon (2.5g)
- Creamy peanut butter: 1 cup (200g)
- White sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Brown sugar: ¾ cup (150g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: ½ cup (113g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Optional: Chocolate chips for garnish (1/2 cup)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, bran flakes, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, if desired.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie (1 of 8):
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Peanut buttery flavor with a hint of bran
- Buttery and sugary
- Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. They're the perfect comfort food." - Sarah
- "I love the combination of peanut butter and bran. It's a healthy and tasty treat." - John
- "These cookies are always a hit with my family and friends. I make them for every occasion." - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
- Use a spoon to drop the dough onto the baking sheet to ensure even-sized cookies.
- If you don't have bran flakes, you can use rolled oats instead.
- For a crispier cookie, bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
